DAY 1 : AIRPORT - COLOMBO
Meet and assist on arrival at Airport by Aitken Spence Travels Representative
Transfer from Airport to Colombo
Overnight Stay at Galadari
DAY 2 : COLOMBO - PINNAWALA - HABARANA
Breakfast at Galadari
Transfer from Colombo to Pinnawala
The Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage provides visitors with the best chance of seeing a large number of elephants at close quarters. The orphanage was established in 1975 and commenced with seven orphaned elephants. Today some of these orphans enjoy the fortune of seeing their calfs born in the same location. Assisted by local and foreign elephant experts, Pinnawala commenced a successful captive breeding program and the first baby elephant was born in 1984. It is most interesting to visit at feeding time to see the baby elephants being bottle fed and the entire herd taken for a bath thereafter to the river near by.
Transfer from Pinnawala to Habarana
Overnight Stay at Cinnamon Lodge
DAY 3 : HABARANA - ANURADHAPURA - HABARANA
Breakfast at Cinnamon Lodge
Transfer from Habarana to Anuradhapura
Anuradhapura was the first capital and undoubtedly the grandest city of the ancient Ceylon. It is the home of two world heritage sites. Many places of historical and archaeological interest could be visited. Sri Maha Bodhi (Sacred Bo-Tree) was brought as a sapling of the tree under which Prince Siddhartha attained to enlightenment and it is over 2200 years old and is the oldest historically documented tree in the world. The Brazen Palace (2nd century B.C), the 1600 stone columns you see are all that is left of a magnificent multi-storied residence for monks. Ruwanweliseya (2nd century B.C) is the most famous of all the dagobas. It originally depicted the perfect ''bubble shape" that modern restoration has not been able to accurately reproduce. ''Samadhi'' Buddha statue (4th century AD) is one of the most famous statues, depicting the Buddha in a state of ''Samadhi'' or deep meditation. Isurumuniya rock temple (3rd century B.C) is well known for its rock carvings.
Transfer from Anuradhapura to Habarana
Overnight Stay at Cinnamon Lodge
DAY 4 : HABARANA - SIGIRIYA - HABARANA
Breakfast at Cinnamon Lodge
Transfer from Habarana to Sigiriya
Climb the 5th century Sigiriya rock fortress which is a world heritage site, built by King Kashyapa (477-495 AD). The ''Lion Rock'' is a citadel of unusual beauty rising 200 metres from the scrub jungle. The rock was the innermost stronghold of the 70 hectare fortified town. A moat, rampart, and extensive gardens including the renowned water gardens ring the base of the rock. Visit the world-renowned frescoes of the ''Heavenly Maidens'' of Sigiriya, which are in a sheltered pocket of the rock approached by a spiral stairway. These frescoes are painted in earth pigments on plaster.
Transfer from Sigiriya to Habarana
Overnight Stay at Cinnamon Lodge
DAY 5 : HABARANA - DAMBULLA - KANDY
Breakfast at Cinnamon Lodge
Transfer from Habarana to Dambulla
The Dambulla rock temple was built by King Walagambahu in the 1st century B.C. and it is a World Heritage Site. It is the most impressive of Sri Lanka's cave temples. The complex of five caves with over 2000 sq. metres of painted walls and ceilings, is the largest area of paintings found in the world. It contains over 150 images of the Buddha of which the largest is the colossal figure of the Buddha carved out of rock and spanning 14 metres.
Transfer from Dambulla to Kandy
Kandy was the last capital of the Sri Lankan kings and is a World Heritage Site. The name 'Kandy' conjures visions of splendour and magnificence. Many of the legends, traditions and folklore are still lovingly kept alive. Drive around the Kandy lake built by the last Sinhala king, Sri Wickrama Rajasinghe in 1798. Visit the Kandy town, the bazaar, an arts & crafts centre and a gem museum / lapidary. Also visit the Temple of the Tooth Relic and thereafter witness a cultural show.
Overnight Stay at Earl'S Regency
DAY 6 : KANDY - PINNAWALA - PERADENIYA - KANDY
Breakfast at Earl'S Regency
Transfer from Kandy to Pinnawala
The Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage provides visitors with the best chance of seeing a large number of elephants at close quarters. The orphanage was established in 1975 and commenced with seven orphaned elephants. Today some of these orphans enjoy the fortune of seeing their calfs born in the same location. Assisted by local and foreign elephant experts, Pinnawala commenced a successful captive breeding program and the first baby elephant was born in 1984. It is most interesting to visit at feeding time to see the baby elephants being bottle fed and the entire herd taken for a bath thereafter to the river near by.
Transfer from Pinnawala to Peradeniya
This beautiful garden is located 4 miles off Kandy. It was first built as a pleasure garden by a Sinhala king and was expanded by the British. It covers approximately 147 acres and is a walkers paradise with extensive well kept lawns, pavilions, an octagon conservatory, fernery, a giant Javan fig tree and numerous flower beds. The best attraction is the orchid house.
Transfer from Peradeniya to Kandy
Overnight Stay at Earl'S Regency
DAY 7 : KANDY - TEA PLANTATION - NUWARA ELIYA
Breakfast at Earl'S Regency
Transfer from Kandy to Tea Plantation
Visit a tea plantation and a tea factory, where the best tea in the world is produced. Here you could observe all about the process of manufacturing tea. You can also see how tea is graded. Taste a cup of pure Ceylon tea in the factory.
Transfer from Tea Plantation to Nuwara Eliya
Nuwara Eliya, because of its invigorating mountain climate and scenery, is Sri Lanka's most popular hill resort. Nuwara Eliya is also the heart of Sri Lanka's tea country producing a significant share of the world's best tea. Sri Lanka's highest mountain Pidurutalagala (8282 feet) is located here. Nuwara Eliya also has one of the finest 18 hole golf courses in South Asia.
Overnight Stay at Grand Hotel
DAY 8 : NUWARA ELIYA
Breakfast at Grand Hotel
Full day at leisure (No transport)
Overnight Stay at Grand Hotel
DAY 9 : NUWARA ELIYA -AIRPORT
Breakfast at Grand Hotel
Transfer from Nuwara Eliya to Airport for departure.
Hotels
Colombo Galadari
HABARANA Cinnamon Lodge
Kandy Earl'S Regency
NUWARA ELIYA Grand Hotel
Price per person sharing double room will be USD 828.00 x 02 pax
PLEASE NOTE :
The above rates are net and include all government taxes totaling to 13%.
These rates are subject to current Government taxes. If any taxes are revised including
VAT the rates quoted will be revised accordingly
.
THE ABOVE PRICE INCLUDE :
• Accommodation in standard rooms for 8 nights start with Breakfast on day 02 ending with Breakfast
on day 9 at hotels specified or of similar standard.
• Transportation by air-conditioned vehicle as per the above itinerary.
• Service of English Speaking Chauffeur Guide
ABOVE PRICES DOES NOT INCLUDE :
• Video Camera permits at Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage.
• Video Camera and Still Camera permits at the Temple of the Tooth Relic in Kandy.
• Lunch & dinner throughout the tour.
• Entrance fees to sites.
• Cost of beverage throughout the tour.
• Expenses of a personal nature.
• Any other services not specified above.